HOUDINI BOX - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 0756949130 ISBN 13 : 9780756949136

Synopsis

The Houdini Box Victor idolizes Harry Houdini. When he has the chance to meet his hero, Victor begs Houdini to share the tricks of his trade. Houdini gives Victor a mysterious locked box. With never-before-seen sketches and a new message from Selznick, this classic is reissued. Illustrations. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Open this book and come face-to-face with the greatest magician of all time: Harry Houdini!

Victor is forever trying to escape from locked trunks, to walk through walls, and to perform any number of Houdini's astonishing magic tricks...without success. Then -- amazingly -- he meets his idol and begs Houdini to explain himself. A mysterious, locked box is the only answer, and Victor is left to wonder: Does the box contain the secrets of the most famous magic tricks ever performed?

From the creator of the Caldecott Medal-winning bestseller The Invention of Hugo Cabret comes this magical storybook that combines captivating mystery with mesmerizing historical fiction. Now, as a bonus at the end of the book, you will find a biographical note about Houdini, an illustrated magic trick, never-before-seen sketches by Brian Selznick, and more. The Houdini Box conjures up the pure pleasure of an old-time magic show.

Revue de presse

"In his arresting, informative blend of fact and fiction, Selznick splendidly captures the sense of wonder surrounding Houdini." -- Publishers Weekly

"Crosshatched pencil drawings expertly capture the story's droller moments, as well as Victor's changing expressions....This brief story has an appeal beyond its reading level." -- School Library Journal

"Selznick illustrates his first book with vigorous, carefully composed black-and-white drawings; his faces express emotion with subtlety and quiet humor. The offbeat story is smoothly told...." -- Kirkus Reviews

Détails de l'édition

• Date d'édition: 1800
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0756949130
• ISBN 13: 9780756949136
• Reliure: Relié
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible